The Philippine Star - December 02, 2024

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December 02, 2024

Bidding war for Rizal's 'Mona Lisa' hits P31 M

A ferocious bidding war for Jose Rizal's \"Josephine Sleeping\" erupted last weekend at the Leon Gallery's Kingly Treasures Auction in Makati City.

2 mins

PNP: Cases vs Sara not politically motivated

The cases filed against Vice President Sara Duterte and her security personnel are not politically motivated but part of the Philippine National Police's constitutional mandate to enforce the law impartially, PNP chief Gen.

3 mins

ICC prosecutor preparing for drug war trial

A lawyer representing some of the victims of the Duterte administration's war against illegal drugs believes that the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is now preparing for trial of those who allegedly committed crimes against humanity.

1 min

Sara: 2022 presidency was mine already, but..

As lawmakers blamed her mistimed” ambitions for the presidency as the cause of her problems, Vice President Sara Duterte on Saturday said she could have been the president today had she not prioritized other things.”

4 mins

12 days left to register bets' online campaign platforms

Candidates and political parties participating in next year's midterm elections have only 12 days left to register their online campaign platforms with the Commission on Elections.

1 min

OVP aide Lopez discharged from VMMC

A week since her hospitalization, Vice President Sara Duterte's chief of staff Zuleika Lopez was discharged from the Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) after the House ordered her release from detention, the Office of the Vice President (OVP) said.

2 mins

NSC to Palawan fishermen: Go fish in WPS

The National Security Council (NSC) urged fishermen in Palawan to go beyond the municipal waters and fish in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), saying it is the right of every Filipino to utilize all the natural resources in that part of the country.

4 mins

Marcos leads Christmas tree lighting at Palace

President Marcos and First Lady Liza Marcos led the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Malacañang yesterday, with Vice President Sara Duterte a no-show amid the ongoing rift between the two highest officials of the land.

1 min

NBI: No advance questions for VP Sara in probe

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said yesterday it will not provide Vice President Sara Duterte with a list of questions ahead of her appearance in the agency's probe into her controversial statement about contracting someone to kill President Marcos.

2 mins

DOH: HIV cases to hit 215,400

By the end of the year, the number of people living with HIV (PLHIV) nationwide is estimated to reach 215,400.

1 min

Up to 2 cyclones expected this month

At least one to two typhoons similar in strength to tropical cyclone Kristine may be expected this month, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

1 min

Galunggong prices remain high despite imports - group

The retail price of round scad or galunggong remains high despite the importation of 30,000 metric tons (MT) of fish, farmers' group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) said yesterday.

1 min

Probe vloggers spreading fake news on POGOS

The quad committee of the House of Representatives has requested the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to \"identify, investigate and file charges\" against \"organized vloggers\" who continue to malign and discredit their probe relating to illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO).

1 min

Israeli envoy: 28,000 OFWs safe amid Middle East conflict

The 28,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Israel are \"safe\" amid the continuous fighting with the group of Hamas in Gaza City, Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iran, the ambassador of Israel has assured the public.

1 min

Allocate funds for humanitarian, disaster aid - Teodoro

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro appealed to local officials and Congress to allocate funds for the completion and maintenance of the approved Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) warehouse at Lumbia Air Base in Cagayan de Oro.

1 min

DA: 300,000 MT rice wasted yearly

At least 300,000 metric tons of rice are wasted each year, according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., as he backed proposed bills to promote half-cup servings.

2 mins

5 Koreans nabbed for crypto scam

Five Korean fugitives have been arrested in Muntinlupa for allegedly running a large-scale fraud ring, which operates a bogus cryptocurrency website.

1 min

DFA: Indian nationals may now apply for e-visa

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is now fully implementing the e-visa system in India.

1 min

DOH: Fewer flu-like cases recorded

Over 160,000 influenza-like illnesses (ILI) have been recorded nationwide, according to the Department of Health (DOH).

1 min

'8,000 drivers, operators withdraw from PUVMP'

Around 8,000 jeepney drivers and operators have withdrawn from the public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP) of the government, according to transport group Manibela.

1 min

DILG, Metro mayors tapped for rice-for-all implementation

To ensure the success of the Rice-for-All program, the Department of Agriculture (DA) will tap the assistance of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and Metro Manila mayors.

1 min

Politicized

The Duterte camp is saying that the Marcos administration is throwing everything including the kitchen sink at Vice President Sara Duterte.

2 mins

Their thunder stolen

From the looks of it, the made-for-TV hearings in Congress have all but lost their audience after Vice President Sara Duterte stole the thunder from the members of Congress using an unconventional counter-offensive.

4 mins

Zarzuela?

One scenario in the ongoing political storm is that a game of good cop, bad cop is afoot, with the bad one being... never mind.

4 mins

Peace on Earth, goodwill to men!

Thoughts to guide us by

1 min

Holding social media platforms responsible

A precedent regulation was just passed at the Australian Parliament and signed ito law by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

4 mins

On writing as a profession

Following through on last week's piece about the challenges faced by creative writers trying to make a living in this country, let me share some further thoughts on that topic that I wove into my Rizal Lecture last week at the annual congress of Philippine PEN.

4 mins

Let's bring hope

GO NEGOSYO PILIPINAS

4 mins

'Plebiscite needed to defer BARMM poll'

A plebiscite is required to postpone the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections and the Commission on Elections may no longer have the time to do this, veteran election lawyer Romulo Macalintal said yesterday.

1 min

Police seize P20-M imported cigarettes in Zamboanga

COTABATO CITY - Police seized P20 million worth of Indonesia-made cigarettes at a checkpoint along the highway in Tigbao town, Zamboanga del Sur on Saturday.

1 min

Phivolcs warns of lahar flow in Albay

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) yesterday warned of muddy streamflows and lahar in Albay amid the rains brought by the shear line.

1 min

Go inaugurates Super Health Center in Biliran

To bring essential services closer to communities, Senator Bong Go led the inauguration of a new Super Health Center in Naval town in Biliran on Friday.

1 min

NBI raids marijuana plantation

Marijuana plants valued at over P2 million were destroyed in a raid conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and La Union Police Mobile Force in the boundaries of La Union and Ilocos Sur provinces last week.

1 min

New naval base eyed in Misamis Oriental

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. has reiterated the government's thrust of boosting the country's defense capabilities by establishing a naval base in Misamis Oriental.

1 min

Thousands rally vs Georgian gov't

Many thousands of demonstrators gathered late on Saturday in Georgia's capital Tbilisi, building barricades, breaking windows and setting off fireworks outside parliament, in protest against the government which called off talks to join the European Union (EU).

1 min

Syrian rebels sweep into Aleppo

The Syrian army said on Saturday dozens of its soldiers had been killed in a major attack led by Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels who swept into the city of Aleppo, forcing the army to redeploy in the biggest challenge to President Bashar al-Assad in years.

1 min

Israeli hostage addresses Trump in new Hamas video

JERUSALEM (AFP) - Hamas' armed wing published a video on Saturday of an American-Israeli hostage held in Gaza since the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel.

1 min

Trump picks firebrand loyalist Kash Patel to head FBI

US president-elect Donald Trump aims to make loyalist Kash Patel the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), he said on Saturday, in a move that would mean replacing the agency's current leader.

1 min

NU RECLAIMS CHEERDANCE PLUM

It’s National U’s universe and all the UAAP worlds are revolving around it.

2 mins

Luisita paces Fil-Am Invitational

BAGUIO - Abe Rosal and Ferdie Barbosa each scored 27 points and Luisita moved to the right track for a second straight Fil Championship title in the seniors' edition of the 74th Januarius Fil-Am Invitational.

1 min

Twin UCAL finals for Immaculada spikers

Newcomer Immaculada Concepcion College continued to impress, sending its men's and women's teams to the best-of-three finals of the Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PGFlex Season 7 Volleyball Tournament Saturday at the UB gym in Batangas City.

1 min

Escamis powers Cardinals to Game 1 victory

Clint Escamis delivered an MVP effort as Mapua overpowered College of St. Benilde, 84-73, yesterday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum to move on the verge of claiming a first NCAA senior basketball championship in more than three decades.

1 min

Implausible turnaround

Wait a little while to welcome what you're after. Give it the time to find its way to you. And soon as you no longer try, you'll turn and find it standing by your side. Come and get it, when you let it, it'll come to you.

2 mins

HOKA brings back trail running

Close to 100 runners, among them prominent mountaineer Romi Garduce, tackled recently the exciting five-kilometer Timberland Mountain Bike Park course wearing the versatile and popular HOKA Challenger ATR (All-Terrain Running) 7 shoes.

1 min

Stockton leads FiberXers to come-from-behind win

ANTIPOLO - Like he did last conference when Converge's import struggled, Alec Stockton gamely assumed the take-charge role for the FiberXers.

2 mins

Palay production cost falls to three-year low

LOWER FERTILIZER PRICES, HIGHER YIELD

2 mins

Analysts see inflation picking up in November

Headline inflation likely quickened for a second straight month in November, mainly due to costlier food items amid damage brought by several typhoons, analysts said.

3 mins

Gov't borrowed 42.6% less at P130 B

The government slashed its borrowings by 42.6 percent to nearly P130 billion in October, following declines in debt from foreign markets.

1 min

More hot money exits Phl in October

More short-term funds left the Philippines in October, snapping three straight months of inflows, as global economic uncertainties dampened investor sentiment, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.

2 mins

Phl MSMEs among target beneficiaries of ADB, Mastercard financing in Asia-Pacific

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines are among the initial target beneficiaries of financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Mastercard to support small businesses in Asia-Pacific.

1 min

Metro Retail revisiting network expansion plan

Metro Retail Stores Group Inc., the listed retail company of the Gaisano Group, is revisiting its network expansion plan and strategies to adapt to the changing preferences of Filipino consumers.

2 mins

Trump clobbers Philippine stocks

Philippine stocks tumbled 8.9 percent since Trump's election victory and are down by 13 percent from their 2024 peak.

1 min

Index looks to snap out of slump

The local stock market is looking to open the final month of 2024 in a festive mood, with investors potentially looking to include bargain stocks in their holiday shopping list.

1 min

The bigger problems

\"In the larger scheme of things, Sara is unimportant. So please do not file impeachment complaints. It will only distract us from the work of governance which is to improve the lot of all Filipinos.\"

4 mins

ERC: EPIRA amendments could bring down power costs

The proposed changes to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) could deliver the long-awaited solution to soaring electricity costs, according to the country's power regulator.

2 mins

New Phl CPF finalized early next year – WB

The World Bank expects to finalize by early next year its new country partnership framework (CPF) that will outline programs to be supported in the Philippines for 2025 until 2028.

1 min

Focus on exports

Federation of Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) president Cecilio Pedro hopes that government officials would focus on increasing the country's self-sufficiency next year in the face of possible tariffs threats from the United States with the expected takeover of the government by president-elect Donald Trump.

4 mins

FEELING RIZAL HOVER 'IN THE AIR' TONIGHT IN HEIDELBERG

HEIDELBERG, Germany—They say history is not just something we read or study; it is something we walk through. All our movements and moments become, in a sense, historic (with the magnitude of their historicity being relative, of course). History inhabits the air of cities—most especially old, grizzled ones such as Heidelberg in Germany with the hum and thrum of its cobblestones, where we recently echoed the footfalls not only of countless German figures who have shaped history but also of one Dr. Jose Rizal.

5 mins

The charmed life of Happy Ongpauco-Tiu

I was recently invited to the birthday lunch of PR guru Susan Joven at Tsokolateria-Pamana restaurant in the new GH (Greenhills) Mall.

4 mins

SAM VERZOSA ON GIRLFRIEND RHIAN RAMOS: SHE'S MY LUCKY CHARM

SAM VERZOSA DESCRIBED girlfriend Rhian Ramos his \"lucky charm\" after receiving back-to-back awards this month.

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